The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is preparing to establish its Fiscal Years 2017-2019 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Tri-Annual Goal for projects funded by the Federal Highway Administration.

As a component of the goal-setting methodology, TxDOT will host public forums for interactive exchange and consultation with organizations and chambers representing minorities, women and general contractors. These public forums are being conducted pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations , Title 49, §26.45(g), (1), (i).

The public forums have been scheduled in regions across the state. Some will be held via conference call.